"I will never force you to do anything you would not consider doing. You are still the same headstrong Sarah from all those years ago. But formally under the authority of the Labyrinth, you are the queen of the Labyrinth. Traditionally, a marital union is required but we are seen as two separate rulers of the same kingdom. I think it is imperative to mention before we continue what was initially instigated, you must be informed of what would happen"

Sarah approached him slowly and asked him "what is it?"

"In the underground, marriage is done differently. Here it is a private affair. Two people are joined together in marriage through consummation, which is confirmed by magic. If both parties consent, they will be married for all of time."

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes to prevent her eruptive emotions to overtake her. There was something inside her that was ready to yell and throw one of her famous tantrums but where would that get her? Most likely with a very unhappy goblin king.

"So if we sleep together, we will be married?"

"In a sense, yes. Even if that is not the intention, it will form a bond between us. Since I am a High Prince, you would be instated as the High Princess, my wife."

She didn't know what to make of this situation and took the opportunity to take a breath and go over to the same window she earlier climbed out of. Looking over the garden walls and into the goblin city to see little goblins proceeding with their normal lives, each with a smile on their face and a basket of food. The view this time was different. Calmer and at peace, without the rush of trying to beat the clock she was able to take in the warm breeze and view of clouds floating across the sky. Jareth stood behind her and smoothed her hair behind her ear saying "I understand if you are not ready for something like this, precious. It is a rather complex situation that should not be taken lightly. "

She turned around and put her forehead on his chest. The heat and scent radiating from his chest soothed her while she took in a breath.

"That's the thing Jareth. My brain is telling me to take it slow, that this is all too much to handle for one day. But everything else in my body, including my heart, is telling me to continue. That this is what feels right and although extremely confusing and foreign, it is the best choice for me. I am enthralled by you and as much as I want to scream and fight you for taking me down here, I am also happier than I've ever been to be with you again. If we do this, I just want to know that you will help me get used to this world of yours and allow me time to adjust while we go through this together"

Jareth placed a small and gentle kiss on her neck. Every time he touched her, it felt like playful pins and needles across her skin. His heart started to drum against his chest uncontrollably with pure joy. All of these years were worth the wait, and now here he was with Sarah willingly leaned against the chest, contemplating the possibility of spending in the labyrinth as his queen.

"My sweet Sarah, I will never abandon you when you need me. I have been with you since the day you left me and will continue being there for you. Any adjustments to this new life, I will be there for you and make sure you are adapting properly. I would never consider anybody else as a companion in this life, as my queen, or as my wife. If I had my way, I would make you my bride before the night is through"

A chill went up to her spine and she leaned her head up to look towards his handsome face.

"If that is your form of a proposal, I think my answer is yes" she joked and it made Jareth smile. He proceeded to kiss her cheek and down her neck before breaking the contact to scoop her up into his arms as he had done earlier. Gently he carried his betrothed to the edge of the bed and sat her down before kneeling to take the slippers off her feet. Sarah hadn't even noticed that she was wearing anything on her feet until now.

"Do you think I would allow you to walk around a freezing castle barefoot? What would the servant say?" He joked. Sarah giggled and waited for his next move.

He stood back up and was positioned between her legs, enough to arouse some sort of reaction from both of them but still innocent enough to stop.

"I don't know what to do...I've never done this." Jareth admired the blush on her cheek.